Keeping Factories, equipment, and, of course, employees safe is the duty of a rigger. These people have the training to know the fundamental requirements of safe rigging practices. Every day they must calculate wire rope weight limits for lifting loads, plan rope sling configurations for the loads being lifted and inspect wire ropes and machinery…
Wire rope and cable, is there a difference? The terms are often used interchangeably, but are they different? Each is considered a machine. Wire ropes are usually ⅜” in diameter or larger, while cables or cords are smaller. Though this little distinction exists in aircraft and marine cables, wire ropes and cables are synonymous in…
Aircraft cable is one of the most useful types of wire rope available. This type of wire rope is thin, flexible, and exceedingly strong. It consists of steel wires that have been stranded together (usually between 8 and 28 strands), which gives the cable a perfect blend of flexibility and strength. Aircraft cable is usually…
Even though wire ropes are strong and reliable does not mean they are unbreakable. They can break or damage due to constant pressure or overuse. When using wire ropes you want to make sure to check them daily for damage and wear. There are many reasons why wire breaks, and we’re here to tell you…
